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The last Commander-in-Chief of the Battle of Muta (Ghazwa-e-Mautah) was Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (R.A), one of the greatest military generals in Islamic history.
The Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) had appointed a sequence of commanders before the battle. First, Hazrat Zaid bin Harithah (R.A) was given command. After his martyrdom, leadership passed to Hazrat Jafar bin Abi Talib (R.A). When he was also martyred, Hazrat Abdullah bin Rawaha (R.A) took command but was also martyred in the battlefield. After the fall of these three appointed commanders, the Muslim army chose Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (R.A) as the new leader.
Despite being heavily outnumbered against the Byzantine forces, Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (R.A) showed exceptional military strategy. He reorganized the army, managed to resist the enemy, and led the Muslims to retreat in a disciplined manner, saving the army from destruction. Because of his bravery and leadership, the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) gave him the title “Saifullah” (The Sword of Allah).
Key Facts:
Battle: Ghazwa-e-Mautah (8 A.H / 629 CE).
Initially commanded by: Hazrat Zaid bin Harithah (R.A).
Successive commanders after martyrdom:
Hazrat Jafar bin Abi Talib (R.A).
Hazrat Abdullah bin Rawaha (R.A).
Final commander: Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (R.A).
Title given by Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W): Saifullah – The Sword of Allah.
Importance: Showed tactical brilliance and saved the Muslim army from total loss.
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